WORKFORCE BOARD MEETS JANUARY 27 TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE IMPACT CAMPAIGN
Washington Workforce Development News
January 21, 2021
The Workforce Board will meet (virtually) January 27 from 9 a.m. to noon to continue refining their collective impact initiative to bolster Washington’s economic recovery efforts. This follows earlier discussions on how to advance strategies that support an inclusive, equitable workforce economic recovery campaign. Meetings are open to the public. This meeting will also be live streamed on TVW. More details: https://www.wtb.wa.gov/workforce-board/board-meetings-agendas/
CHECK OUT WORKFORCE BOARD 2021 INITIATIVES
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COMMERCE INVESTS RECORD $97 MILLION IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
Stable housing is the foundation for financial self-sufficiency, yet even before the pandemic an estimated 129,000 Washington residents were at risk of homelessness as affordable housing hasn’t kept pace with demand. The Washington State Department of Commerce announced $97 million in grants and loans for affordable housing projects in communities across the state. These funds will help provide an estimated 1,404 multifamily rental units/beds, 121 homes for first-time homebuyers, 86 units of modular housing, and 74 units in cottage-style communities. More details: https://bit.ly/3bZaigG
SECOND VIRTUAL SCRUBS CAMP SET FOR FEBRUARY 20
The Eastern Washington Area Health Education Center is holding its second virtual Scrubs Camp for high school students on February 20. Typically a one-day, hands-on event to explore health careers, the Scrubs Camp has migrated to a Zoom format while keeping the hands-on learning component. Students receive kits beforehand and will spend the day exploring dental hygiene, AED and CPR, epidemiology, and a session on medicine with the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. To find out more and register, https://bit.ly/3bUtH2a.
SAVE THE DATE FOR WEDA WINTER CONFERENCE IN MARCH
The Washington Economic Development Association is holding its (virtual) winter conference, dubbed Recovering Jobs and Rebuilding Communities, on March 16-17. Gain new tools and insight for economic development in your community. More about WEDA: www.wedaonline.org
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